Switchblade: The Ace of Blades

by Ragnar Benson

Snap. For most people, the click of a switchblade is an ominous sound. Once the symbol of the street hoodlum, these knives are experiencing renewed interest from those who understand the value of a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873645006
• ISBN13: 9780873645003
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: Paladin Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A solid history of switchblades and their marketing

Originally published in 1989, and now revised and updated by edged-weapons expert Michael D. Janich, Switchblade: The Ace Of Blades is a solid history of switchblades and their marketing for automatic knife collectors, historians, and users. From the evolution of new locking and release mechanisms, to the differences between modern gravity, butterfly, and one-handed opening knives, switchblade law. A sprinkling of black-and-white diagrams and photographs enhance this superlative reference and resource.

nice, general review of subject matter

This book explains the history, legal, and mechanical aspects of switchblades. I found it to be interesting to the point where I read it in one sitting. Some parts weren't as good as others; however, I do not regret adding a copy to my library.

An excellent book on the history of the automatic knife

If you buy just one book on switchblades, make it this one. Tells about types of switchblades, and the history of this type of knife. Also some information on maintainance